Senior Mechanical Engineer

Springs Window Fashions • Long Island City, NY

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About The Position

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be a creative, professional, and self-motivated leader within the expanding Engineering Department. This role reports to the Engineering Manager and will focus on projects involving product research and development, product enhancement/customization, and product testing and support. The ideal candidate will possess excellent technical skills, serving as a subject matter expert in the development and manufacturing of electro-mechanical solutions. This position requires the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, working both independently and as part of a team. Strong communication skills are essential for interacting with all levels of the organization, as well as external vendors and customers for engineering, production, and field support.

Requirements

• BSME required, MSME preferred
• 7+ years relevant technical experience
• Creative, out-of-the-box thinker and problem-solver, current on state-of-the-art technology within their field.
• Self-motivated, professional, and positive leader who works well independently as well as in group/team activities.
• Expert in designing solutions fabricated using plastic injection molding, extrusions, sheet metal fabrication or machining operations.
• Professional knowledge and experience applying 3D drafting and modeling software.
• Working knowledge with AutoCAD.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills with demonstrated ability to work successfully under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical leader in the development of electro-mechanical solutions, addressing structural, cosmetic, and innovative mechanism challenges.
• Collaborate with management to achieve departmental and business goals, providing input on the technical direction for projects, products, and the department.
• Lead the design, development, and product validation efforts for new product designs and modifications to existing products.
• Provide key technical insight for problem-solving and root-cause analysis.
• Produce and/or supervise the production of professional engineering documentation, including engineering specifications, assembly drawings, installation drawings, service pages, and engineering test specifications.
• Perform classical and professional engineering analyses (stress and tolerance) to validate design reliability.
• Define, generate, and review project requirements, such as test specifications, engineering specifications, design review assessments, schedules, and budgets.
• Investigate new or existing technologies for effective application within the company's markets.
• Analyze field failures and production-related concerns to perform root-cause analysis and improve product manufacturability and performance.
• Initiate and perform lab testing of competitive products to highlight differences, strengths, and weaknesses.
• Work with management and legal counsel to protect the company’s intellectual property.
• Develop and maintain budgets and schedules for projects or project phases.
• Support Marketing and Communications in the creation of product literature.
• May supervise and/or coordinate the work activities of subordinates.
• Serve as a role model and mentor for less experienced associates in the Engineering Department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior